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Former Ohio State Cornerback Damon Arnette Charged With Drug Possession, Unlawful Carrying of Firearm

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Damon Arnette's off-field troubles continue.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Monday that the ex-Ohio State and NFL cornerback was arrested and charged with possession of less than a gram of methamphetamine as well as unlawful carrying of a firearm in January.

A cautionary tale: Ex-#Raiders first-round pick CB Damon Arnette was arrested on Jan. 6 at 3:30 am and charged with possession of less than a gram of meth and unlawful carrying of a firearm, per me and @HollowayNFLN. The previously unreported arrest was in Richardson, TX.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 26, 2024

The arrest occurred in Richardson, Texas, less than a 40-minute drive from Arnette’s birthplace of Dallas.